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What documents are needed when importing a car from Northern Ireland to southern Ireland to clear customs and registration?

I have a 2.0-litre diesel Mondeo. It's a nice motor with no problems, but I need to change it soon. I will order in September this year for January 2026. Can you list five options for me? Similar size car with a diesel engine, please.

I am about to import a car from the north of Ireland that was originally registered in the UK in early 2022 and brought into Northern Ireland in late 2022.

I can show it was in the North for a reasonable amount of time (about three years), but the car is a company car and as a result it is registered to a Northern Irish company.

When reading the VRT rules it seems to suggest that the car must be shown to be in "private" ownership in the North for a period of time to be VAT and customs exempt.

Does this mean I will be liable for VAT and customs if I import this car? Is there any way to avoid this?

Has the MGS5 EV Excite got clear glass windows?

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I see very few of the new (2024) Skoda Superb on Irish roads. Is this new version of the Superb not as popular as the previous model?

I've narrowed my selection down to Mazda3 (saloon), Skoda Octavia, or the Toyota Corolla. Space is a main concern. Any advice?

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Hi there,

Just wondering if you have any idea of how much the VRT would be on a 2001 Mercedes CL 500? Price is £1,500 in the UK.

Looking for the owner of a green Mercedes 280SE saloon, registration 83 LD 343.

Why is a Nissan Premium SV cheaper than SV in road tax (€180 and €270, respectively) in Ireland?

Does the 2019 Ford Courier Tourneo diesel have a 'wet' cam belt?